#DDC9D8 Hex Color
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Soft as faded rose petals, this pale magenta tint sits close to grey. Its low saturation keeps it light and airy, so the hex code #ddc9d8 works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Pair it with deep plum or forest green to add depth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #ddc9d8
What is #ddc9d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc9d8 is rgb(221, 201, 216), in HSL hsl(315, 23%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 2%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddc9d8?
Deep plum and forest green give #ddc9d8 the contrast its pale tint needs, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded. Avoid pairing it with white alone, since both are so light the combination washes out.
Is #ddc9d8 readable on white or black?
#ddc9d8 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.